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Tales From The Hollow is a collection of heirloom recipes, cooking tips, and tales from our Tennessee home.

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  • Thanksgiving Memories on Nov 24, 2009 in Tales Thanksgiving

    This time of year can be difficult. The stress of making the perfect Thanksgiving dinner falls on new and experienced cooks. Some of these dishes are only made once a year, so that really increases the pressure. While Thanksgiving is definitely about...

  • Phil Update on Nov 23, 2009 in Just Plain Fun

    I'm a little past due on my 'Phil Update'. When I first introduced you to Phil, my intention was to post a new picture every month. Well, it's been over two months now so I'm sure you have been concerned. As you can see Phil is doing well. The little...

  • Moving Stress? on Nov 22, 2009 in Random Thoughts

    I always figured that no one moves between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day by choice. With all the stress that goes on this time of year, why would anyone willingly add to it by moving? Well, I suspect that a lot of you are about to move into your new...

  • Cross Creeks on Nov 21, 2009 in Random Thoughts Pictures Vintage Recipes

    There's just something about taking a early morning drive in the country. I took these pictures recently on a drive in Cross Creeks NWR. The morning was too foggy for great pictures, but I couldn't resist snapping a few of the mist on the lake. .This...

  • Sleepless in the Hollow on Nov 20, 2009 in Random Thoughts

    Every once in a while, I have a sleepless night. I joke sometimes that we have intermittent telephone and electric service in the hollow. As I'm writing this and suffering another bout of insomnia, my home telephone is out of service again. I don't...

  • Strong Foundations on Nov 18, 2009 in Random Thoughts Pictures

    You've heard me talk a lot about 'where things used to be' over the last couple of months. This Fall, I've spent a lot of time driving around and visiting old haunts. It's amazing how much things have changed, but how some stay the same. This old bri...

  • Friendship on Nov 15, 2009 in Just Plain Fun Recipes

    My friend Mo Mo called recently and asked me to stop by her house on the way home. Since I was in the grocery at the moment, I was also asked to pick up some coffee creamer. Even though I have only recently enjoyed drinking coffee, I could understand...